The newly appointed Black Stars of Ghana coach Chris Hughton has assured Ghanaians that local and foreign based players would be given equal opportunity to play for the national team.

 

Hughton was unveiled last week by the Ghana Football Association (GFA). The duration of the contract of the former Brighton and Hove Albion FC manager is yet to be announced by the GFA, but sports Joust reliably gathered that he’s going to be in charge for the next 12 months. 

 

“I have big connection with the Black Stars even before accepting to coach the team, and that’s why I think it would be fair to give our players both home and abroad the chance to prove themselves without any prejudice in favor or against any player” Hughton told Joy Fm crew.

 

“My main objective is to give the first generation of players (those who were born and raised in Ghana), the second generation (those who were born in Ghana but developed in foreign countries), and the third generation (those who were born in Europe and other parts of the world), equal opportunity to showcase their talents for the betterment of football in the country.”

 

Hughton admitted that his excitement for coaching the Black Stars was based on the fact that he wanted to coach young and talented players who have something to offer the national team in the future.

 

He believes that with the support of the GFA, the players, and fans , the Black Stars will excel at the next African cup of Nations in Ivory Coast in January, 2024.

 

Hughton is expected to release  the 23 man list for the Afcon double header against Gabon on March 20 and March 28, early next month.